Chinese officials rejected a request from the U.S. defense secretary to speak with his counterpart after an American fighter jet shot down a Chinese spy balloon.
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How U.S.-China Tensions Could Affect Who Buys the House Next Door
States are pursuing bills to bar Chinese citizens and companies from purchasing land. In Texas, legislation backed by Gov. Greg Abbott brought opposition from Democrats in the state’s growing cities and suburbs.
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China Tries to Play Down Balloon Dispute With Censorship and Memes
Chinese propaganda also appears to be walking a fine line: looking tough for the crowd at home, without further derailing relations with the United States.
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Trump-Era Chinese Spy Balloon Incursions Initially Went Undetected
Some earlier incidents had been classified as unexplained phenomena and handed over to a Pentagon task force charged with investigating U.F.O.s.
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Another Chinese Balloon Flew Over Colombia, Officials Confirm
The Chinese government said the balloon that Colombia spotted in its airspace on Friday was for civilian purposes and was being used for flight tests.